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Why AJA?

Founded in 1997, Austin Jewish Academy is a 100-student, K-8, co-ed, pluralistic Jewish Day School located on the beautiful 40-acre campus of the Dell Jewish Community Center and in partnership with Shalom Austin. Our graduates attend top colleges and universities including Harvard, Stanford, UT Austin, Rice, Duke, and many others. Through Project-Based Learning, timeless Jewish values, and a tight-knit community, AJA prepares and inspires students to transform the world.

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Why Rabbi Septimus Loves AJA

AJA by the Numbers


11
Average Class Size

40 acres
Campus Acreage

6
Athletic Championships Last 2 Years

20+
Unique Field Trip Destinations

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Random Acts of Kindness

For more than 25 years, Austin Jewish Academy has
inspired a community of students to transform the world.

Check out our Niche.com Reviews!

5-star Niche.com review from a parent: As the parent of two children at Austin Jewish Academy (AJA), I couldn't be happier with the truly exceptional educational experience they are receiving. The academic rigor here is outstanding, providing both challenge and deep engagement, preparing them brilliantly for their future. Beyond the classroom, AJA's commitment to a well-rounded student is evident in the opportunities for competitive sports, which instills teamwork and discipline. What truly sets AJA apart is the palpable sense of community—it feels like a supportive, extended family where every child is seen and valued. Finally, the strong, meaningful connection to Israel and rich Jewish learning is seamlessly integrated, ensuring my children are growing up with a robust cultural and spiritual foundation. AJA is not just a school; it is a community that fosters academic excellence, strong values, and deep connections.
5-star Niche.com review from a parent: All three of my children attended Austin Jewish Academy, and I couldn't be more grateful for the foundation it gave them. They each went on to attend excellent colleges where they thrived academically and personally — and it all started at AJA. The school sparked in them a lifelong love of learning, a sense of wonder through discovery, and helped shape their Jewish identity in a way that was both meaningful and lasting. The teachers were dedicated, nurturing, and deeply invested in each child's growth. AJA wasn't just a school for us — it became a second family, with a warm, supportive community and a vibrant campus environment. We look back on those years with great affection and appreciation, and I wholeheartedly encourage other families to consider it.
5-star Niche.com review from a parent: Austin's Jewish and Israeli community is growing and so does AJA - it's a fast moving train and you better hop on it. We have girls and Jewish education is important for us, especially in these challenging times. We want our girls to have a strong voice, connection to their history and traditions and be proud of their Jewish identity. My 6th grader started just this year, a few months ago at AJA and we already see the positive change. In the past couple of years of public school, whenever we asked "how was your day?", for the most part we got single word answers. The way she talks about AJA is amazing, detailed and excited - she is engaged, she is seen - she feels it and so do we. She was a star before (I'm her objective mother :) but now we finally see her shine bright. The middle school teachers have such strong characters and are great influence on her. We also have a 1st grader - her teacher is THE teacher. The perfect balance between strict and soft.